How far is South Windham, ME from Biddeford, ME?

The driving distance from South Windham, ME to Biddeford, ME is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.07 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biddeford
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Return by in South Windham
Thu, Oct 15, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Windham
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Biddeford
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Windham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buxton
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From South Windham
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Biddeford
12.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Windham and Biddeford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Windham and Biddeford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    613 ft · 32 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gray Road

    2437 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    36 m · 7 sec · Gray Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Gray Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2393 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Narragansett Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Beech Plains Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Beech Plains Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Buxton Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Buxton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windham and Biddeford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buxton Road
5.13 mi · 22%
Narragansett Trail
4.76 mi · 21%
Gray Road
3.74 mi · 16%
Narragansett Street
2.14 mi · 9%
Beech Plains Road
2 mi · 9%
North Street
1.73 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Buxton Road

Continue on Buxton Road

5.13 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buxton
00h 16m from South Windham
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Windham and Sunny near Biddeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Windham to Biddeford?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from South Windham and 12.5 miles from Biddeford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Windham and Sunny near Biddeford.

Stop Ideas Near Buxton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buxton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buxton.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

17 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

18 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Windham and Biddeford. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.19 km).

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#1 South Windham

South Windham is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7361900, -70.4236600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Biddeford

#2 Biddeford

City in York County, Maine

Population21,500
Coordinates43.4925800, -70.4533800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-70.423277, 43.735773)
End: Main Street (-70.453374, 43.492594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.93 $3.99 $7.98
Premium $5.41 $4.38 $8.76
Diesel $6.44 $5.21 $10.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Windham and Biddeford. The current time is 18:43:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.